Rachael Whiteread

Rachel Whiteread is a contemporary British artist known for creating sculptures that explore the idea of space and absence. She often makes casts of everyday objects or empty spaces, such as the inside of a room or a piece of furniture, rendering them in concrete or resin. Her work transforms unseen or overlooked areas into tangible forms, inviting viewers to consider the relationships between negative space and the objects we encounter daily. Whiteread's art challenges perceptions of familiarity and highlights the often unnoticed presence of emptiness in our environment.